lisa123 0 Posted January 15, 2012 Hi, Has anyone every used Protein Shots to get their daily Protein in? Do you know any that are tasty but also low in calorie? I am having a heck of a time getting all my daily needs in. I'm finding myself extremely tired and zapped of energy. I had my surgery Oct 19th and have lost about 35 pounds which I think is fairly decent but wish it was more. I just worry if I add so many more calories I will be going over my 1100 I try to stick to. I swim 3-4 times per week for 45 minutes and definitely see my body taking more shape and my endurance improving daily but I am not starving during meals or need to have any sort of snack. I'm finding that I'm very very tight in the morning so do a muscle milk lite each morning, lunch is never big and then a slightly larger dinner- fish, chicken. Any suggestions on more energy. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cazzy 725 Posted January 15, 2012 Might be just a general lack of essential Vitamins and minerals, u are already doing what u should it sounds lke, i would maybe get some Iron in from spinach and dark green veg etc. Iron directly affects our blood and that can be responsible for feeling tired and listless .. all 0 fat milk products like skimmed milk, cottage cheese and yoghurt have good Protein - calorie balances maybe add a snack or 2 during the day to top up on your Proteins. I would try the iron first tho as green veg doesnt hold many calories at all Just as a foot note, sometimes we are tired because we are doing a lot more than we used to ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimmypoo38 5 Posted January 15, 2012 Protein shots make me gag. I use the Target brand chocolate Protein mix with skim milk and a banana and it gives me over 30 grams of protein. Good pick finding one you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-52 7,113 Posted January 15, 2012 I have been using Pro-Stat 64 - Sugar Free ever since I have been banded. 15gm of Protein, plus essential amino acids. Was hard to take at first, would take a shot (30ml) and chase it with a swallow of OJ to kill the tatse. I now add it to my morning shake.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elsykes39 0 Posted January 15, 2012 Im using the whey protien shots from Walmart they are 42 grams a shot and they help alot with one of those and a fusion protien shake that's 68g of protien Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tym4me 206 Posted January 15, 2012 I use Ensure high Protein low sugar with 1scoop of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury powder the combination gives me 45g of Protein. BTW 35pounds. Thats great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthy and happy 64 Posted January 15, 2012 You could always get some unflavored Protein Powder. I use Unjury brand. Then add it to some of the foods you eat now. For example I mix in a half a scoop to a sugar free pudding cup or to a glass of Crystal light lemonade for an extra 10 grams of Protein. I find myself coming up short on my protein intake too if I dont do a a little supplementing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites